 Tesco Hudl with case attached | |
| Developer | Tesco |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wistron Corporation |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | September 30, 2013 |
| Introductory price | £119[1] |
| Discontinued | October 22, 2015[2] |
| Units sold | 500,000 |
| Operating system | Android Jelly Bean[1] |
| System on a chip | Quad-core Rockchip RK3188 w/ Mali 400 Graphics[1] |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz[1] |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM[1] |
| Storage | 16 GB flash memory[1] |
| Display | IPS 7-inch (18 cm) LCD display 1440 × 900 px (242 ppi; 95.3 ppcm) (WSXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio (1080p HDMI output)[1] |
| Camera | 720p HD video; 3 MP rear (autofocus) 2 MP front (fixed-focus) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 Micro-USB Micro-HDMI[1] |
| Dimensions | 192.8 mm (7.59 in) H 128.8 mm (5.07 in) W 9.85 mm (0.388 in) D[1] |
| Mass | 370 grams (0.82 lb)[1] |
| Successor | Tesco Hudl 2 |
| Website | tesco |
The Tesco Hudl was a tablet computer launched by British retailer Tesco in 2013.[3] The device featured a seven-inch screen, a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and 16 GB of internal flash memory (expandable up to 64 GB).[4] The Hudl ran the Android Jelly Bean operating system[5] and was manufactured by Wistron.
In April 2014, it was announced that Tesco had sold 500,000 Hudl tablets since launch, and a new model was planned.[6] The second generation Hudl 2 was announced in October 2014.[7] However, in October 2015 the brand was discontinued.[2]
Rooting
The Tesco Hudl was mostly vanilla Android with only some vendor customisation, and therefore could be rooted.[8] The root required users to flash an altered file which grants root permissions.[8]
Accessories
A range of accessories were available for the device, including a leather case, a soft-touch case, ear-bud headphones, children's headphones, a protective bumper case, a screen protection kit and recharging cables.
Discontinuation and Server Shut Down
On the 26 June 2020 one of Tesco's main support server SSL certificates expired and Tesco did not renew it. This meant that whilst the server was still available, technical workarounds were required in order to access it. This does not effect the day-to-day use of the Hudl tablet, but causes massive problems when a factory reset is performed. During part of the start up process the tablet attempts to access this server, but the attempt is always unsuccessful (because of the invalid SSL certificate). This effectively blocks the start up process and completely bricks the device. The error is displayed as a WiFi problem. As stated, there are workarounds that can fix the problem (by changing the system date on the tablet), but they will only work for as long as the Tesco server remains operational - a Tesco server switch off is an inevitability with an unknown timeframe. For this reason it is strongly recommended that users do not factory reset Hudl devices.[9][10]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cooper, Daniel (2013-09-23). "Tesco Hudl review: Can a supermarket chain put out a decent tablet?". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-10-29.
- 1 2 "Tesco officially calls time on the Hudl". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ Warman, Matt (2 October 2013). "Hudl review: Tesco's tablet". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ Lanxon, Nate (23 September 2013). "Tesco to enter low-cost Android tablet market with £119 Hudl". Wired UK. Rupert Turnbull. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ Collins, Barry (2 October 2013). "Tesco Hudl review | PC Pro". PC Pro. Dennis Publishing. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ↑ Ranger, Steve (17 April 2014). "Tesco Hudl tablet sales hit 500,000, new model planned". zdnet.com. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ Williams, Rhiannon (3 October 2014). "hudl2: hands on - Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- 1 2 PaulOBrien (1 October 2013). "How to root your Hudl". Retrieved 2014-10-26.
- ↑ "Hudl Fix Instructions". Archived from the original on 2022-12-07.
- ↑ "XDA Forum: factory reset fix". 13 January 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-01-26.
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